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Bugleweed

Beautiful flower spikes complement rich burgundy foliage and attract hummingbirds. Vigorous, spreading plants make superb ground cover for difficult situations, such as dry shade beneath trees or on slopes. Attractive in rock gardens or at garden's edge.

Companion Plants

Coral Bells

False Spirea

Hosta

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Bugleweed

  • Botanical name

    Ajuga reptans

  • Variety

    Gaiety

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    6-8" (15-20 cm)

  • Habit

    Low-growing

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Spring

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Megan R.'s collection